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Unconventional Leadership Podcast

Unconventional Leadership Podcast

Hosted by: Talent Magnet Institute

The Unconventional Leadership Podcast allows leaders to hear the truth, gain wisdom, and challenge their thinking. We aim to support you and the team you lead by bringing practical knowledge and insight to the...

Episodes

A Sweet Corporate Culture with Mehmet Yuksek

Ever enjoyed Airheads or Mentos? If so, then you’ve tasted the work of ‘candy man’ Mehmet Yuksek, President and CEO of Perfetti van Melle North America. But Mehmet’s work goes far deeper than making life sweeter...
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Developing Leaders and Attracting Talent with Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly is one of those people who, whenever you talk with him, you walk away wanting some extra time to reflect on what he said. Mike might be soft spoken, but the man has made global impact through his work. In...
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Critical Success Factors of Leadership with Jim Samocki

Mike and Jim have been friends for over a decade, and in fact, Mike’s company helped him find an amazing leadership position with Doran Manufacturing. And now, Jim has some things to teach Mike about how he’s...
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The Know Your Neighbor Concept with Shakila Ahmad

Companies these days are global, and yet, many of them don’t understand what interfaith dialogue is about. Today’s guest, Shakila Ahmad, is President and Chair of the Board of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati....
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How Business Leaders Can Invest in Students with Tim Hanner

Do you believe that students aren’t be prepared well enough for life beyond high school, that there’s a gap in the recruitment and hiring pipeline that can be filled by a younger generation who is hungry to begin...
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Peeling Back the Onion Layers of Poverty with Dr. Karen Bankston

Dr. Karen Bankston is the executive director of the Child Poverty Collaborative, and she has an important message for you. Poverty isn’t what you think, it’s not getting better, and it’s a system that is set to repeat...
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From Talent Recruitment to Founder and CEO with Jennifer McClure

Jennifer McClure is no stranger to Centennial, the parent company of the Talent Magnet Institute. In fact, she’s been employee, friend, and mentor to Mike and his father. And on her own, Jennifer is a force to be...
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Welcome to the Talent Magnet Institute Podcast

The Talent Magnet Institute is committed to developing leaders to succeed in relationships, work, community, and life: we’ll reframe what success means, and you’ll hear the personal stories of successful leaders from...
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